Sound Transit Marks Route Extension

Saturday Sound Transit marked the official opening of its Lakewood extension Saturday with an 11:00 a.m. ceremony at the Lakewood station. The free, inaugural train to the Tacoma Dome station at Freighthouse Square left at noon (above, bursting through a blizzard of confetti) with additional free rides leaving at 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. The festivities included live music at the Lakewood, South Tacoma, and Tacoma Dome stations, commemorative giveaways, and other family-oriented activities. Regular weekday service will begin on Monday with five trains each way.